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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: October 17, 2015

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4 years ago (August 22, 2021)

My life changed dramatically 6 years ago yesterday: open heart surgery for septal myectomy, mitral valve repair & PFO closure (hole in the heart). Without that surgery I wouldn't be here today. So grateful to my amazing surgeon & his team! God is good!

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Anonymous

Great pictures and post. Congratulations Gary. Wish you many, many more years of celebration and good health. God bless you

Sara Latina

Congratulations Gary you are an inspiration!!

Deena Z

Wow. You are definitely the "come-back kid". You took charge of your health and lost the weight in addition to the surgery. Right on!

Gary Stripling uploaded a photo

8 years ago (March 1, 2018)

Before my weight loss (right) and now (early 2018). Feeling SO much better!

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Rita Savelis

Hi Gary - Looking great!

Robert Osmachenko

Geez Gary, you're only half the man you used to be! Proud of you for making such great progress. Talk soon.

Lilly Black

Looking good....you look happy! :) great accomplishment!

Cynthia Pagiatakis

Some things we can control, and others we can't .. looks like you took the bull by the horns and did what was needed! Keep up the great work, Gary~

Barbara Laurie

GARY!! Wow! Very, very encouraging for me! I don't know, but so much of your story has such a similar ring to my own. I just subscribed to your web page and continue to enjoy perusing your posts😑. I am grateful for the encouragement you've given me these last many... Read more.